Is it bad to always blip the throttle on down shifts?
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What started out as practice for track use has turned into a (possibly bad) habit, so I thought I'd pose the question as to whether blipping the throttle during "normal" driving conditions can harm my car? When I say normal, I mean almost every change down...
Presumably it'll be consuming a little more fuel, but are there any other factors that I need to take into account?
Presumably it'll be consuming a little more fuel, but are there any other factors that I need to take into account?
Ahhh, 4 positive replies in as many minutes! Good good!
That may explain why my clutch has lasted as long as it has - over a year ago I noticed that it was slipping badly if I planted my right foot when in 6th gear. 12 months on and it still slips when in the higher gears, but no problems (knocks wood) for the lower gears.
I know, i know, just replace the d*mn clutch!
That may explain why my clutch has lasted as long as it has - over a year ago I noticed that it was slipping badly if I planted my right foot when in 6th gear. 12 months on and it still slips when in the higher gears, but no problems (knocks wood) for the lower gears.
I know, i know, just replace the d*mn clutch!
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